Brittany has a long running history with Britain, and, for a time, was even known as Lesser Britain. For those people who wish to buy property in France while retaining ties with their home country, Brittany is the ideal place to do so.
Brittany has many festivals throughout the year, including an English-French film festival, and a cooking festival celebrating the onion. Aside from these historically fascinating times, in the larger cities, there are a number of bars and discos, meaning that there is something for everyone who wishes to buy property in Brittany.
Brittany has a mild climate, with several days of rain throughout the year, which helps keep the beautiful French countryside lush and verdant. Sunny cloudless days are not uncommon, and in summer, temperatures can reach 30C, although the area is still cooler and more temperate than those regions of France further south. In other words, the climate is enough like British weather to invoke nostalgia and create a green and pleasant land, without the pouring rain that characterizes the worst English stereotypes. This, among other things, can make Brittany a true home away from home for those British expatriates who harbour a deep affection for their home country.
Travelling to Brittany from England is easier by ferry than plane. Brittany is equipped with a multitude of airports, including Rennes, Nantes, Dianard, Saint-Brieuc, Quimper, Morlaix and Brest, which are scattered around the area. Wherever in Brittany you wish to buy property, there will always be a convenient airport nearby. Another option you may wish to explore is that of travelling to Brittany by ferry. This can often work out cheaper than flights, particularly if you wish to use your property as a second or retirement home, and plan to visit England often.